2019 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
GS-4 employees with a duty station in State of Hawaii earn 18.98% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $26,233 on the base table to $31,212 in Hawaii.
2019 GS-4 Pay in Hawaii
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for State of Hawaii.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,212 | $1,200.46 | $14.96 | +$4,979 |
| Step 2 | $32,252 | $1,240.46 | $15.45 | +$5,145 |
| Step 3 | $33,292 | $1,280.46 | $15.95 | +$5,311 |
| Step 4 | $34,332 | $1,320.46 | $16.45 | +$5,477 |
| Step 5 | $35,372 | $1,360.46 | $16.95 | +$5,643 |
| Step 6 | $36,411 | $1,400.42 | $17.45 | +$5,808 |
| Step 7 | $37,451 | $1,440.42 | $17.94 | +$5,974 |
| Step 8 | $38,491 | $1,480.42 | $18.44 | +$6,140 |
| Step 9 | $39,531 | $1,520.42 | $18.94 | +$6,306 |
| Step 10 | $40,571 | $1,560.42 | $19.44 | +$6,472 |
2019 GS-4 pay table for Hawaii
Each step below already includes the 18.98% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,212 | $1,200.46 | $14.96 | +$4,979 |
| Step 2 | $32,252 | $1,240.46 | $15.45 | +$5,145 |
| Step 3 | $33,292 | $1,280.46 | $15.95 | +$5,311 |
| Step 4 | $34,332 | $1,320.46 | $16.45 | +$5,477 |
| Step 5 | $35,372 | $1,360.46 | $16.95 | +$5,643 |
| Step 6 | $36,411 | $1,400.42 | $17.45 | +$5,808 |
| Step 7 | $37,451 | $1,440.42 | $17.94 | +$5,974 |
| Step 8 | $38,491 | $1,480.42 | $18.44 | +$6,140 |
| Step 9 | $39,531 | $1,520.42 | $18.94 | +$6,306 |
| Step 10 | $40,571 | $1,560.42 | $19.44 | +$6,472 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Hawaii pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in Hawaii: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2019, the Hawaii pay area adds a 18.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Hawaii
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,200 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,560. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Hawaii page.
Other grades in Hawaii
GS-4 in Hawaii questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in Hawaii?
In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns $31,212 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,571. This is 18.98% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Hawaii?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Hawaii in 2019, it is 18.98%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,979 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Hawaii?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Hawaii earns roughly $1,200 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.